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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the House, how were people's loyalties originally tested?
(a) Drawn out interrogation.
(b) Litmus test.
(c) Mind games.
(d) Physical abuse.

2. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?
(a) Communists.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Women.
(d) Anti-radicals.

3. When Hellman got subpoenaed, she felt _______ at first.
(a) Scared.
(b) Happy.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Annoyed.

4. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?
(a) She was a primary speaker.
(b) She paid little attention.
(c) She organized the events.
(d) She was an enthusiastic participant.

5. Why did Stanley Isaacs lose an assistant?
(a) Someone offered him more money.
(b) He was a Communist.
(c) He fled the country.
(d) Issacs was broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wills describe as the resolution for the Great Depression?

2. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?

3. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?

4. Why was Gary Cooper unsure if he'd read a script with Communist propaganda?

5. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Truman able to get reelected in 1948?

2. What did Rauh find that could help Hellman's case? Why did she refuse to use this help?

3. How was Hellman nearly unaffected by the depression?

4. What was the result of being found guilty by the House Committee?

5. How did Hellman feel about the "friendly witnesses"?

6. In the House Committee, how did measures progress after Hoover joined?

7. How were Hollywood producers under a lot of pressure during the McCarthy hearings?

8. How did Hellman receive a rude awakening after Hammett's imprisonment?

9. Other than the subpoena, what troubles did Hellman face? How helpful were Hellman's friends during this time?

10. In Hellman's opinion, what caused Communism to grow in popularity among Americans?

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